Comments on: Ralphie May Welcomes Son August James May

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:31:07 +0000

I think to each their own first and foremost, but I personally love the names. I think it is great when people are creative about naming their children and add a remembrance to someone special. My childrens middle names are after legendary singers, Lynn (Loretta) and Tyler (Steven). I lost a child; to me the long lasting career of these two performers is a symbol of longevity and success in life.

Any ways… congrats on the new baby Ralphie and Lahna. I wish you peace, happiness, and sleep!!

By: G Mom

G Mom — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:56:34 +0000

I think it’s cute. Within the celeb world of names we see they aren’t out there at all. I didn’t know who is wife was. I Googled. She’s beautiful. Congrats to them both on lovely healthy children.

The Graham comments are funny to me. My son is Graham and he HATES it. He already told me when he’s 18 he is changing his name to Max. I thought I was giving him something worldly and distinguished. Not so much for him.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:03:40 +0000

Congrats, sure, but the naming scheme is completely ridiculous. They probably didn’t think about how embarrassing (not to mention confusing) it would be for their son and daughter…
Anyway, congrats nonetheless.

By: Sarah M.

Sarah M. — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:10:54 +0000

Apple – Even with a common name, kids get made fun of. Saying that naming a child a certain name will get them made fun of is like saying that by passing on the gene of red hair, you are causing your child to be made fun of. Kids will find ANYTHING to make fun of another child. Name, hair color, clothes worn, height, weight, etc., etc. etc. The list is endless.

By: Mia

Mia — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:37:25 +0000

I really like the names. And I also think January is a really cool name. The actress (I think she’s on Mad Men) is named January Jones, and I think that is just the coolest name. It’s also very common for women of an older generation to be named “June” or “May” (sometimes spelled Maye), and April has been used for a while, I can most notably think of the news caster in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

By: apple

apple — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:50:09 +0000

I don’t think anyone is criticizing the children. One is not denigrating a child by expressing surprise that their parents made controversial choices in names.

The name combinations are silly in my opinion – the parents have set the kids up for teasing their whole lives. Congratulations to them though and I’m very pleased little August is here safe and sound. August is a stunning first name.

By: Sarah M.

Sarah M. — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:54:28 +0000

MomtoB – The child named Graham that you mentioned could just be a sensitive child. Graham is actually a pretty common name. I have a 4 year old cousin with that name. He is always called by 1 of 3 names (unless he’s in trouble, then it’s his whole name): Grahamy (spelled however you so choose), Graham Cracker, or just Cracker. He has never had a problem being called Graham Cracker or Cracker. He answers to both without a problem. Each kid reacts in their own way to being teased. Some cry, some fight, some brush it off, etc.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:59:08 +0000

Why does everyone feel they have the right to bash celebrities (or anybody for that matter) for what they choose to name their children? It’s the privilege of the parents to pick a name that means something to them. So, they gave their children names that happen to be months, that’s not an uncommon practice. Not everyone liked the names I chose for my boys, it never made me second guess my decision! I understand that since celebrities are in the public eye, the public will form an opinion of them. But I don’t think it gives us the right to call them cruel parents for giving their children names we don’t like. Why don’t you think of the other side of the situation and how much it would hurt if there was a blog dedicated to how much people hated your child’s name.

By: RalphieMay

RalphieMay — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:28:05 +0000

I agree that is a horrible picture of me, I was growing my hair for a movie and I kinda look like a nice happy lesbian.

Maybe our children will want to change their names, but of course so could yours.

Have a great day, we need a nap. Thank you again for all the nice thoughts and well wishes. Mother and child are resting and recovering. Last night, August pooped twice and nursed but still hasn’t cried.

Ralphie May.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:21:43 +0000

Wow why would anyone do that to their kids??? April & August are great names, but not with that last name. I predict the kids will change their names.

BTW that is a terrible picture of Ralphie May.